Events

Comic Strip Characters at the Big Draw

Comic Strip Characters at the Big Draw is taking place at St. Matthew’s Community Centre, Overseal Open for People of all Ages – drop in event. No need to book Saturday 8th October 1pm-4pm No experience required. Come and enjoy the drawing experience. Draw Comic Strip Characters on a large length of art fabric. Ideas [...]



2011 Overseal Gala Photos

My sincere apologies to those who have been waiting for these, but I completely forgot that I hadn’t posted them online! Mandy Elton very kindly submitted these to me to post online, so apologies, but better late than never!



2011 Overseal Scarecrow locations

Here the final list of scarecrow for this year’s scarecrow competition: Minnie Mouse, The Scared Crow, An Overseal Brownie - Church Centre A boy fishing - The Stable Yard, Main Street Caught! - 20a, Main Street Scarecasso - 18, Moira Road The Evolution of Scarecrow - 45, Moira Road Who – 37, Lullington Road Buzz Lightyear - 29, Lullington Road Catch [...]



Overseal Gala Update – 2 Days to go!

Only 2 days until the 51st Overseal Parade & Gala on Saturday 9 July, the parade of floats through the village will start at 1pm from the service road near Rickman’s Corner. Just to remind you that the A444 will be temporarily closed in a “rolling road closure” as the parade progresses through the village [...]



Overseal Gala Update

Only 8 days until the 51st Overseal Parade & Gala on Saturday 9 July, the parade of floats through the village will start at 1pm from the service road near Rickman’s Corner. Just to remind you that the A444 will be temporarily closed in a “rolling road closure” as the parade progresses through the village and [...]



Overseal’s biggest community event is less than 3 weeks away

That’s right , Overseal’s biggest community event is less than 3 weeks away The 51st Overseal Parade & Gala is on Saturday 9 July, the parade of floats through the village will start at 1pm from the service road near Rickman’s Corner. The A444 will be temporarily closed in a “rolling roadclosure” as the parade [...]



51st Overseal Parade & Gala Update

Thanks to all those who supported the events to mark the Royal Wedding – a good time was had by all. Plans for the 51st Overseal Parade & Gala on Saturday 9 July are well underway. Many exciting events will be taking place on the day so Don’t miss it! In fact the day is [...]



Annual Fireworks Extravaganza

Overseal Gala Committee are holding their annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday 7th November at 6pm.  This is a free of charge event and the Fireworks are BIGGER and BETTER than ever!!!!! so please come along, wrap up warm and enjoy this village event. There will also be a Guy Competition on that morning, all types of [...]



Youth Morris Dancing descends on Ashby and Burton!

Morrismen aged 18 to 30 will be coming from across the country for a weekend of dance in Ashby, Burton and Packington, on the 1st – 3rd October 2010. Ben Robinson, Squire of Packington Morris Men, who are hosting this year’s event, said, ‘The Morris 18-30 weekend is now in its 9th year, and has [...]



Overseal Gala Photos – Dog Show

The annual dog show at the Overseal Gala went ahead again this year and Dave from Dogsbodies has kindly given us some photos to share with everyone.